Brits Bulldozed

Can England dig themselves out of the dire situation they've found themselves in once again?

England began day three on 35-1, Carberry and Root hoping to generously contribute to a score not completely laughable next to Australia's 570-9 d. However Root doesn't last the first hour as Lyon gets him out on 15, Rogers taking the catch. England 57-2.

Pietersen into the attack now and right away Australia call for a nick behind, but a flatline on the snickometer saves KP. For only a little longer unfortunately as Siddle gets his man quite cheaply for 4 runs. England 66-3.

Bell replaces KP to keep Carberry company and skips down the wicket to hit Lyon for six over long-off.

England aren't looking in great shape as Watson and Warner team up to take out Carberry. He goes on 60 leaving England 111-4.

The lunch interval sees Bell and Stokes return to the dressing rooms on 29* and 0* respectively. England 116-4.

England are surely wishing lunch was longer as Stokes, Prior and Broad are dismissed by Johnson in a triple-wicket maiden over with two in the last two balls to leave him on a hattrick. Disaster!

Stokes lbw Johnson 1
Prior c Haddin b Johnson 0
Broad b Johnson 0 (golden duck)

England plod along to 131-7, trailing Australia's first innings total by 439 runs.

Johnson takes Swann for 7 (England's 6th single figure total this innings) and that gives him his five-wicket haul. Match ball for him! England 135-8.

But the bulldozer that is Mitchell Johnson isn't done with England's batting order just yet. This time it's Anderson who walks off with England's second golden duck of the match. Johnson can do no wrong! England 135-9.

A big appeal comes straight after a drinks break and Australia review the on-field umpire's not out decision. It's a touch too high and Bell survives.

Ian Bell makes 50 and hits a four and a six afterwards for good measure.

Australia drop Monty as England are 161-9 and it's the Aussie captain unable to secure the ball in his hands as it bounces off his stomach.

Lyon continues his bowling spell and Bell hits him for another six.

But Johnson eventually comes back into the bowling and takes only two balls to get England all out for 172.

Monty Panesar b Johnson 2 (England 172ao).

We wait during tea to see who will bat in the final session of the day. And it's Australia who walk out in pads - planning on ear playing further humiliation on England.

James Anderson takes the new ball and Chris Rogers pushes Australia's lead to 400 almost straight away.

Anderson spills Australian blood very early on and it's Rogers who leaves for just 2 after he nicks one into the safe gloves of Prior. Anderson and England fans should feel encouraged by the away swing that brought about the Rogers wicket. Australia 4-1.

Anderson strikes again. This time it's Shane Watson. Australia 4-2.

Warner puts an end to the 19 consecutive dot balls by running three and then smacking a six off Graeme Swann.

The Aussie captain loses his off-stump to Panesar and leaves the Adelaide pitch with 22 runs to his name. Australia 65-3, leading by 463.

Anderson replaces Swann after the drinks break and thinks he's got Smith. The batsman plays no shot and the ball hits his pads, umpire says out and Smith's quick to review it. Unlucky for England the decision gets overturned as the ball is seen to be completely missing off-stump.

Panesar back now trying to break this growing partnership with signs that there might be a chance. England shout a big appeal but opt not to review, later seeing the ball missing the stumps. Good call not to waste a review.

Close of play and Australia are 132-3 with a lead of 530 runs.

How long will Australia keep ticking over the seemingly impossible total for England to chase?


Ball on Willow.